Each lesson is crafted to teach students to be proactive, safe, and capable of defending themselves. Our kids' self-defense program is designed for kids ages 8-13 with practical skills to protect themselves in real-life situations. Our condensed curriculum blends easy-to-learn self-defense techniques using the principles of Jiu-Jitsu along with safety & situational awareness to help kids recognize unsafe situations and equip them with a plan of action. We cover a variety of skills, from simple self-defense moves to understanding how to get out of uncomfortable situations, both on the ground and standing. We'll teach your child important maneuvers and positions, like what to do if you’re knocked to the ground and how to escape the most common grabs and holds. Strategies for safely navigating unsafe situations are taught, such as stranger awareness, shakedowns, harassment, abduction-prevention, being followed, common lures for children and teens, peer pressure, and bullying. Self-defense skills are practiced repetitively to help students develop effective instinctive responses. Throughout the course, students will develop self-confidence through conflict resolution strategies, verbal communication strategies, and age-appropriate physical self-defense techniques. The easy-to-follow lesson formats ensure that students absorb and apply the skills learned in class, and the online video lessons reinforce the techniques and skills learned in class. Beyond physical techniques, we place a strong emphasis on communication. Our instructors guide kids in using words to de-escalate conflicts and avoid physical confrontations whenever possible. This approach ensures that your child not only learns how to stay physically safe but also gains valuable skills in handling everyday challenges through effective communication. Join us in providing your child with a practical and well-rounded set of tools for personal safety and confidence.